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Best Schools in Harpursville, New York

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.7/10
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Harpursville Junior-senior High School

5.9/10

High · Harpursville Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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W a Olmsted Elementary School

3.5/10

Elementary · Harpursville Central School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

4.7

out of 10

Median Home

$132,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Harpursville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Harpursville Junior-senior High School 5.9 / 10
2 W a Olmsted Elementary School 3.5 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.7/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$66,733

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$132,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
10%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Harpursville compares

Median household income

$67k

71% of New York median

About Schools in Harpursville, New York

Harpursville, New York is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 4.7 out of 10, schools in Harpursville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Harpursville is Harpursville Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 5.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Harpursville is served by 1 school district: HARPURSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 617 students.

Harpursville's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,733. The poverty rate in the area is 7.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
W a Olmsted Elementary School
319 students · Pre-K–6th 		3.5

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1
Harpursville Junior-senior High School
252 students · 7th–12th 		5.9

Schools in Harpursville

Harpursville, New York · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$66,733

Median Home Value

$132,900

Median Rent

$678/mo

Population

3,120

College Educated

10%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Community Profile

Harpursville has a median household income of $66,733. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $132,900, with a median rent of $678/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
New York
Elementary
1
High
1

Resources

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School District

HARPURSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools · 617 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Harpursville, New York

How many schools are in Harpursville, New York?

Harpursville has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Harpursville, New York?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Harpursville is 4.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Harpursville, New York?

The top-ranked school in Harpursville on MySchoolScout is Harpursville Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Harpursville, New York?

The top-ranked elementary school in Harpursville on MySchoolScout is W a Olmsted Elementary School with a composite score of 3.5/10.

What is the best high school in Harpursville, New York?

The top-ranked high school in Harpursville on MySchoolScout is Harpursville Junior-senior High School with a composite score of 5.9/10.

How many school districts serve Harpursville, New York?

Harpursville is served by 1 school district: Harpursville Central School District.

What is the education level in Harpursville, New York?

According to Census data, 10% of adults in Harpursville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Harpursville, New York?

The median household income in Harpursville is approximately $66,733 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Harpursville, New York?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Harpursville is 9.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Harpursville, New York?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.